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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 765.81 and 480.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 765.81 and 480.42 is: 663.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 765.81 = 480.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/765.81 = 480.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 765.81 × 480.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 367,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,910.44/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.83

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